New book

I thought this book looked interesting and managed to buy it at around one third the recommended price.  I got a bargain - it is the most wonderful quality I have seen in a long time, with glossy pages and colour illustrations of maps etc that MacDonald Gill produced.  It is also a thoroughly researched biography by a relative of his.  Looking forward to many hours of enjoyable reading.

A huge cardboard package was delivered today, with the flat pack for our garden storage box.  With all the rain still around, I don’t think we shall be building it any time soon, though Stuart did manage to get the lawn cut (just about!) in a dry period yesterday.  The rain began falling heavily almost as soon as he was back indoors! 

I shall be watching the US Open tennis mens doubles later which still has a Brit, Joe Salisbury, taking part.  I watched the overnight match with Kyrgios yesterday.  That guy is his own worst enemy, unfortunately.  He is so talented, but has so little focus.  

P.S.  I am very concerned to hear that the Queen is very unwell indeed and that a lot of members of the Royal Family are heading to Balmoral to be with her.  We are watching the news closely this afternoon.